National Guard
Trump threatens to deploy troops to Portland amid misinformation
Portland, Oregon– Donald Trump has vowed to send national guard troops to Portland, Oregon, after being misled about the scale of protests in the city. The president claimed to have seen video evidence of “the destruction of the city,” but in reality, the protests have been small, with dozens of demonstrators gathering outside an Immigration […]
Chicago Mayor signs order to resist possible Trump troop deployment
In a move to protect residents from potential militarized activity by the federal government, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order known as the Protecting Chicago Initiative. This decision comes amid credible reports that Chicago could see militarized activity within days, possibly involving National Guard troops or active-duty military personnel. According to Johnson, the […]
Trump backs off Washington, DC police takeover after striking deal
The administration of US President Donald Trump has reversed its decision to place the Washington, DC police department under federal control, after negotiations with Washington officials and the United States Justice Department led to a deal. Trump had initially ordered the deployment of 800 National Guard troops onto the streets of the capital, citing a […]
Washington, DC Challenges Trump’s Takeover of Police Department in Court
The United States capital, Washington, DC, has challenged President Donald Trump’s takeover of its police department in court, hours after his administration stepped up its crackdown on policing. District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb said on Friday in a new lawsuit that Trump is exceeding his power under the law. Schwalb urged a judge […]
Trump Deploys National Guard in Washington DC
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing the nation’s capital, Washington DC, under direct federal control and deploying the US National Guard to “re-establish law, order and public safety”. At a press conference on Monday, Trump declared it “liberation day” in DC, despite a lack of evidence supporting his claims of […]
Court Rules Trump Can Keep Control of California National Guard
A US appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration can maintain control of the National Guard troops in Los Angeles, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The decision comes amid heightened tensions in California’s largest city, which has become a focal point of Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a unanimous ruling, a three-judge […]
Trump Sends 700 Marines to Los Angeles Amid Protests
The Pentagon has confirmed the deployment of approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles to support the National Guard in responding to ongoing protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. This move comes as California Governor Gavin Newsom has mounted a legal challenge to the deployment of the National Guard, arguing that it violates federal law […]
Trump Defends Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles
President Donald Trump has defended his decision to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, stating that without their presence, the city would have been “completely obliterated.” This move has sparked controversy, with California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing the deployment as an “unconstitutional act” and announcing plans to sue the Trump administration. Newsom and […]
Trump Deploys National Guard to Quell Protests Against ICE in LA
United States President National Guard has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, California, amid ongoing protests and clashes between demonstrators and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The White House stated that Trump is deploying the guardsmen to “address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester” in the city. […]